- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Milo, ME
Milo Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Milo Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231158023161
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milo Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Maine schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Maine
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 136
- students enrolled
Milo Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Milo Elementary School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 231158023161 · Milo, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 7.6:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Penquis Valley Middle/High School (349 students)
Milo Elementary School held near 157 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Milo Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penquis Valley
Penquis Valley Middle/High School
349 students
- This school 136
Milo Elementary School
136 students
- Brownville Ele 93
Brownville Elementary School
93 students
What this shows Milo Elementary School reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Milo Elementary School compares
Milo Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.6:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 83% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Maine - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,956
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Milo Elementary School is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
District finance for Rsu 41/Msad 41 reports $20,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Milo Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penquis Valley Middle/High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brownville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milo Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 93
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Milo
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~136 students)
Frequently asked questions about Milo Elementary School
How many students attend Milo Elementary School?
Milo Elementary School has 136 students enrolled. It is a public school in Milo, ME. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milo Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milo Elementary School is 7.6:1, which is 32% lower than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milo Elementary School?
62.2% of students at Milo Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milo Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Milo Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Milo, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milo Elementary School?
Milo Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Rsu 41/Msad 41?
Besides Milo Elementary School, Rsu 41/Msad 41 also operates Penquis Valley Middle/High School (349 students) and Brownville Elementary School (93 students). See the Rsu 41/Msad 41 district page for the complete list.